US Bridges

SR1151 over Turkey Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.NC.97 · Structure no. 000000001270095

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1151 over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1151
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.NC.97
RouteState Highway 1151
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86148, -78.19591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2016)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1151 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1151 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1151 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.